The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 28,300
€ 66,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 8.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
57.1
71.3
80.7
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
106.3
189.2
108.7
180.3
189.2 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
421 mi
Range
316 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
176.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
